Maintenance and Continuous Improvement Manager

Why we are here    
Tony’s Chocolonely is committed to ending exploitation in the cocoa industry, and our factory plays a crucial role in this. The more bars we produce from our ethical cocoa beans, the greater the positive impact in the world! 

We are now in the exciting phase of expanding our chocolate factory in Borsbeek. By joining us, you will be part of the production and packaging process of our delicious, high-quality chocolate that is sold worldwide! 

We are an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes an impact. We treat our employees the same way. We are committed to supporting your personal growth optimally and creating a workplace where equality and transparency are at central. 

What you will do    

We are looking for a new Maintenance and Continuous Improvement Manager to join our factory team in Borsbeek, Belgium. In this role your main goal is to ensure the liability and availability of machines and installations through an effective maintenance policy. You will be the one initiating and implementing improvement projects focusing on operational excellence, cost control, and sustainable growth. 

You will be responsible for the efficient management of our factory facilities. You will lead three direct reports and have a direct reporting line to the Factory Director. If you're enthusiastic about shaping key processes at a growing factory and making a positive impact in the world of cocoa, we want to hear from you! 

All wrapped up

• Develop, implement, and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance plans for the factory facilities. You monitor KPIs related to downtime, maintenance costs, and asset reliability. 

• Plan, execute, and supervise continuous improvement projects from start to finish. You identify improvements opportunities in process optimization and cost reduction, manage budgets, and communicate clearly with key stakeholders. 

• Oversee the daily maintenance of the buildings, technical installations, and infrastructure. You plan and carry out periodic inspections and preventive facility maintenance.  

• Manage and coach the maintenance and facility team and involved project teams. You motivate and develop employees and collaborate smoothly with other departments, such as production, engineering, and supply chain, to achieve common goals. 

• Help ensuring compliance and continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems and culture.